Cobra Question!

matthundley · December 12th, 2007, 12:25 AM

I have a 2002 gt right now, im thinking of getting a 99 cobra convertible, with 4.10's and flowmasters. I know cobras are faster but how much faster should i expect the cobra to be. I have never drove a cobra. and how can i check if it was fixed for the recall. Thanks

HMUSN · December 12th, 2007, 12:27 AM

welcome to the forums.

there will be a blue dot on the right head of the Cobra if it was fixed.
and yes the cobra is faster and a much better platform.

MATT02GT · December 12th, 2007, 12:30 AM

The Cobra will be a better performing car. The weak point will be the IRS if ya plan to go straight.

matthundley · December 12th, 2007, 12:39 AM

IRS? im sorry but what does that mean?

HMUSN · December 12th, 2007, 12:40 AM

independent rear suspension

matthundley · December 12th, 2007, 12:43 AM

im sorry i sound dumb but why would that affect going straight ?

MustangMatt96GT · December 12th, 2007, 12:44 AM

cuz you cant launch off of it very well, you just get wheel hop

BTW do you live in CO?

I know a Matt Hundley

matthundley · December 12th, 2007, 12:54 AM

oh ! thanks alot for all the help!

cobramac · December 12th, 2007, 07:45 AM

i got a 99 cobra coupe a few months ago and i dont regret it a bit. the irs does have its down falls BUT the car makes up for it. there are up grades you can do for under a grand and the irs will really hook up with almost no wheel hop.

rk_2000_Z/28 · December 13th, 2007, 07:58 PM

The Cobra is most definitely faster. On average they are a little over half a second quicker stock for stock over the normal GT.

Don't be surprised though if your GT feels quicker. Your going from a solid axle car with 4.10s to basically the same car but a little bit heavier, IRS, and larger (numerically smaller) gears.

the real shocker · December 13th, 2007, 08:28 PM

you can buy an IRS brace from billetflow for $190 to drastically reduce the chance of wheel hop...

my brother just bought a 99 cobra with a broken half shaft (aftermath of wheel hop)... we fixed it and replaced the stock gears with 4.10's and its a peppy car for sure! Its really a weird feeling when going from my GT to his car and not shifting til 7K RPMS!!

TheBusher · December 13th, 2007, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by the real shocker

you can buy an IRS brace from billetflow for $190 to drastically reduce the chance of wheel hop...

my brother just bought a 99 cobra with a broken half shaft (aftermath of wheel hop)... we fixed it and replaced the stock gears with 4.10's and its a peppy car for sure! Its really a weird feeling when going from my GT to his car and not shifting til 7K RPMS!!

+1 I've drivin' a few Mach 1's and it feels like you hold it in gear for soooo long even though you're def going faster

slipknotron1626 · December 13th, 2007, 08:33 PM

You should get a 03 mach 1 my dad had one of those all he did was change ti some radials flowmaster exhuast and he was running a 13.3 that was one of my favorite stangs.

Bigmac · December 13th, 2007, 11:06 PM

There is a big plus side to the IRS, coming from one who went from solid to IRS, the cobra handles better with the Independant rear suspension! To fix the wheel hop, an IRS brace will not do ANYTHING to fix it, all that does is keep you from blowing out the back side of your differential when your car wheel hops. To fix wheel hop the best thing is to get MM IRS and differential bushings. That will reduce wheel hop big time. Also DR's will help you out a lot as well!

December 12th, 2007, 12:25 AM	#1
matthundley Regular 2002 ? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cobra Question! I have a 2002 gt right now, im thinking of getting a 99 cobra convertible, with 4.10's and flowmasters. I know cobras are faster but how much faster should i expect the cobra to be. I have never drove a cobra. and how can i check if it was fixed for the recall. Thanks

December 12th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	welcome to the forums. there will be a blue dot on the right head of the Cobra if it was fixed. and yes the cobra is faster and a much better platform. __________________

December 12th, 2007, 12:30 AM	#3
MATT02GT MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 0 reviews	The Cobra will be a better performing car. The weak point will be the IRS if ya plan to go straight. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

December 12th, 2007, 12:40 AM	#5
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	independent rear suspension __________________

December 12th, 2007, 12:44 AM	#7
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	cuz you cant launch off of it very well, you just get wheel hop BTW do you live in CO? I know a Matt Hundley __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

December 12th, 2007, 12:39 AM	#4
matthundley Regular 2002 ? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 reviews	IRS? im sorry but what does that mean?

December 12th, 2007, 12:43 AM	#6
matthundley Regular 2002 ? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 reviews	im sorry i sound dumb but why would that affect going straight ?

December 12th, 2007, 12:54 AM	#8
matthundley Regular 2002 ? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh ! thanks alot for all the help!

December 12th, 2007, 07:45 AM	#9
cobramac Regular 1999 COBRA Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia beach Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 reviews	i got a 99 cobra coupe a few months ago and i dont regret it a bit. the irs does have its down falls BUT the car makes up for it. there are up grades you can do for under a grand and the irs will really hook up with almost no wheel hop.

December 13th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#10
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	The Cobra is most definitely faster. On average they are a little over half a second quicker stock for stock over the normal GT. Don't be surprised though if your GT feels quicker. Your going from a solid axle car with 4.10s to basically the same car but a little bit heavier, IRS, and larger (numerically smaller) gears. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

December 13th, 2007, 08:28 PM	#11
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	you can buy an IRS brace from billetflow for $190 to drastically reduce the chance of wheel hop... my brother just bought a 99 cobra with a broken half shaft (aftermath of wheel hop)... we fixed it and replaced the stock gears with 4.10's and its a peppy car for sure! Its really a weird feeling when going from my GT to his car and not shifting til 7K RPMS!! __________________

December 13th, 2007, 08:33 PM	#13
slipknotron1626 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 reviews	You should get a 03 mach 1 my dad had one of those all he did was change ti some radials flowmaster exhuast and he was running a 13.3 that was one of my favorite stangs.

December 13th, 2007, 11:06 PM	#14
Bigmac Newbie 2003 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 32 iTrader: 0 reviews	There is a big plus side to the IRS, coming from one who went from solid to IRS, the cobra handles better with the Independant rear suspension! To fix the wheel hop, an IRS brace will not do ANYTHING to fix it, all that does is keep you from blowing out the back side of your differential when your car wheel hops. To fix wheel hop the best thing is to get MM IRS and differential bushings. That will reduce wheel hop big time. Also DR's will help you out a lot as well! __________________ 509RWHP/507RWTQ Black Stiegy Stage IV ported blower, ported plenum, ported TB, Steeda intake, Magnaflow X-pipes with Magnapack catback, BF 2.93 upper with 4 idlers, 4lb. lower, 3.2 alternator pulley, MAFia, Boost-a-pump, Centerforce DFX clutch

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